**Executive Summary**
This report highlights the transformation of India’s textile sector over the past 12 years under the "5F" vision, aiming to reach a market valuation of USD 350 billion by 2030. Key milestones include the expansion of the domestic market to ₹16 lakh crore and the projected creation of 2 crore additional jobs over the next three years. The document outlines landmark reforms, such as PM MITRA Parks and various incentive schemes, designed to establish India as a design-led, sustainable global textile hub.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Economic Growth and Sectoral Targets**
* The industry is poised to reach USD 190 billion in 2025-26 and USD 350 billion by 2030.
* The domestic textile market grew from ₹6 lakh crore in 2014-15 to over ₹16 lakh crore.
* Technical textiles expanded significantly from USD 6 billion to USD 25 billion under the National Technical Textiles Mission.
* **Infrastructure and Policy Initiatives**
* Establishment of seven PM MITRA Parks across key states, expected to attract ₹70,000 crore in investments and create 21 lakh jobs.
* Implementation of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme and the National Fibre Mission to drive technological advancement.
* The "5F" vision (Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory to Fashion, and Fashion to Foreign) serves as the guiding framework for the integrated value chain.
* **Trade and Export Competitiveness**
* India’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) network expanded from 10 FTAs (19 countries) in 2014 to 18 FTAs (56 countries) currently.
* Export growth has been registered in 135 different countries.
* Support for exporters is provided through schemes such as RoSCTL and RoDTEP.
* **Support for Artisans and Small-Scale Sectors**
* An investment of nearly ₹2,000 crore through the National Handloom Development Programme for loom upgrades and skill development.
* Introduction of the India Handmade portal, GI tagging, and the Weavers’ MUDRA Scheme to reduce dependence on intermediaries.
* Provision of artisan identity cards and marketing initiatives to improve productivity and income in the handicrafts sector.
* **Research, Education, and Innovation**
* Expansion of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and the introduction of innovative projects like VisioNxt and INDIASize.
* Increased focus on industry-academia collaboration to foster research and incubation.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Farmers**
**Impact:** Benefited from the Cotton Productivity Mission and the removal of import duty on cotton, ensuring better raw material availability and support.
**Action Required:** Engage with government missions to adopt improved farming practices and leverage the integrated value chain.
**Stakeholder: Manufacturers and Exporters**
**Impact:** Access to new markets through expanded FTAs and financial incentives via the PLI and export promotion missions.
**Action Required:** Leverage investment opportunities in PM MITRA Parks and utilize export competitiveness schemes like RoDTEP.
**Stakeholder: Weavers and Artisans**
**Impact:** Received empowerment through direct market access (GeM, India Handmade portal), skill upgradation, and financial support through MUDRA schemes.
**Action Required:** Utilize digital portals for direct marketing and participate in cluster development and skill-building programs.
**Stakeholder: Women Entrepreneurs and Workforce**
**Impact:** The sector serves as a major source of employment and entrepreneurship for women, contributing to economic empowerment.
**Action Required:** Access skill enhancement and infrastructure support programs provided by the Ministry of Textiles.
Key Entities Referenced
PM MITRA Parks: A flagship initiative aimed at developing integrated textile regions and apparel parks to attract large-scale investments and generate employment.
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme: A major government scheme designed to enhance manufacturing capabilities and drive investments in the textile ecosystem.
National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM): A specialized mission focused on expanding India's market presence and innovation in the technical textiles sector.
National Handloom Development Programme: A key program providing investment and support for weavers through upgraded looms, skill development, and market access.
Ministry of Textiles: The primary central ministry responsible for policy formulation and the overall development of India's textile and apparel industry.
Ministry of Textiles
Textile Sector witnesses unprecedented growth
and transformation under Prime Minister
Narendra Modi’s Leadership: Giriraj Singh
प्रव तथ: 11 JUN 2026 6:37PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Textiles ,Shri Giriraj Singh, highlighting the achievements of the Ministry of Textiles
over the past 12 years, said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi,
India’s textile and apparel sector has undergone a remarkable transformation, emerging as a globally
competitive, innovation-driven and employment-intensive industry. Addressing the media the Minister
said that ,guided by the Prime Minister’s 5F vision—Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory to Fashion
and Fashion to Foreign—the sector has evolved into a strong and integrated value chain connecting
farmers, manufacturers, weavers, artisans and exporters. The Minister stated that India’s textile industry
has expanded to nearly USD 190 billion in 2025-26 and is poised to achieve the target of USD 350 billion
by 2030. The domestic textile market has grown from about ₹6 lakh crore in 2014-15 to over ₹16 lakh
crore, reflecting the sector’s robust expansion and increasing contribution to the national economy. He
further noted that the textile and apparel sector currently provides direct employment to more than 5.3
crore people and is expected to generate nearly 2 crore additional jobs over the next three years.
Shri Giriraj Singh emphasized that the Government has implemented a series of landmark reforms and
flagship initiatives to strengthen the entire textile ecosystem. These include PM MITRA Parks, the
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), the Textiles
Export Promotion Mission (TEEM), the National Fibre Mission and the Raw Material Support Scheme
(RMSS), which are driving investments, technological advancement, sustainability and export
competitiveness. To support cotton farmers and ensure adequate raw material availability for industry, the
Government launched the Cotton Productivity Mission and removed import duty on cotton. Export
competitiveness has been strengthened through schemes such as RoSCTL and RoDTEP, while India’s
network of Free Trade Agreements has expanded from 10 FTAs covering 19 countries in 2014 to 18 FTAscovering 56 countries, creating new opportunities for exports and investments. Despite global trade
challenges, India has diversified its export destinations and registered export growth in 135 countries. The
Minister further noted that India has emerged as a major force in technical textiles, with the market
expanding from about USD 6 billion to USD 25 billion under the National Technical Textiles Mission.
Large-scale investments in research, innovation, incubation and industry-academia collaboration are
helping build a future-ready textile ecosystem. Significant progress has also been achieved in textile
infrastructure through the development of integrated textile parks and seven PM MITRA Parks across key
states, which are expected to attract investments worth ₹70,000 crore and generate approximately 21 lakh
employment opportunities. The powerloom sector has benefited from technology upgradation initiatives,
while NIFT has expanded its academic footprint and introduced innovative projects such as VisioNxt and
INDIASize to strengthen India’s fashion and design ecosystem.
The Minister said that the achievements of the last 12 years reflect the Government’s commitment to
transforming India from a low-cost producer into a design-led, innovation-driven, sustainable and export-
oriented global textile hub.
Minister of State (Textiles)Shri Pabitra Margherita speaking on the achievements of the textile sector over
the last 12 years, said that the under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India’s
handloom and handicrafts sectors have witnessed unprecedented growth, empowerment and market
integration. He noted that nearly ₹2,000 crore has been invested through the National Handloom
Development Programme, benefiting lakhs of weavers through upgraded looms, skill development,
infrastructure support and enhanced market access. The Minister emphasized that initiatives such as the
Government e-Marketplace (GeM), India Handmade portal, GI tagging, Mega Handloom Clusters and the
Weavers’ MUDRA Scheme have strengthened livelihoods and reduced dependence on intermediaries. He
further stated that the handicrafts sector has received significant support through cluster development, skill
upgradation, artisan identity cards and marketing initiatives, helping artisans improve productivity and
incomes.
Secretary , Ministry of Textiles, Smt.Neelam Shami Rao said that the textile sector is playing a crucial role
in women empowerment as a major work force and rising entrepreneurs. Secretary expressed confidence
that with continued policy support, infrastructure development, investment promotion, skill enhancement
and technological innovation,nation is well positioned to become a leading global textile powerhouse and
contribute significantly to the goal of Viksit Bharat.
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